Community Grant

For small grassroots groups to help fund activities and projects which help build their local communities.

Apply for a grant

We’ve been lending a hand with our community grant scheme since 2018

Our Community Grants Programme backs the doers on the ground. With small awards and a straightforward process, we help deserving grassroots organisations get the extra boost they need to deliver projects that make a real, local difference.

We’ve been really proud to have supported so many groups and projects since we began our grants in 2020.

Here are just a few of those amazing organisations.

Men in Sheds Winchester

We have a number of grants available every three months to eligible applicants.

We offer grants of up to £500 each.

Grant application's last date for entry is 15th of every:

December | March | June | September

All activities must have a direct impact on community engagement or development, from projects, events and support. If it’s going to make a difference, then you’re off to a good start.
An organisation must reside and operate within our common-bond. Our common-bond is Hampshire & IOW, Reading, Newbury, Bracknell, Bournemouth and surrounding central southern areas.

Guidelines for applications.

The Community Grant Award allows individuals, groups and associations to fund projects and events for the benefit of the local community. Wessex Community Bank allocates grants of up to £500, although the amount may vary.
Applications from any persons living or working in Hampshire & IOW, Bournemouth, Reading, Newbury, Woking, Guildford & surrounding areas. Those who are involved in a local charity or community event, project or activity will be considered provided the application fulfils the application criteria.
You should hear the outcome of the award within 10 days following the closing date. Payment for successful applications should be made within 14 days of the application closing date.

Conditions of entry

The applicant must live or work in Hampshire & IOW, Reading, Newbury, Bracknell, Bournemouth and surrounding areas.
Any beneficiary of the grant must be made aware by the applicant of the application and its conditions and is happy for it to go ahead.
The event/project/activity must take place in Hampshire & IOW, Reading, Newbury, Bracknell, Bournemouth and surrounding areas.
We will only consider one application for the same beneficiary, even if submitted by different Members.
If the grant is awarded, payment will be made by cheque payable to the event, project or activity.
Grant payments will not be made to individuals or persons.
We can not accept applications from organisations set up, supported or run by local authorities, housing associations, or corporate or government bodies which have access to internal funding sources.
The beneficiary gives full permission for the grant to be used in any publicity and articles for the press.
Successful applicants/events/beneficiaries will be published on the Wessex Community Bank website and details may also be posted to our social media pages including Facebook and Twitter. We may also request that our logo be included in any literature/brochures or promotional material related to the event.
The beneficiary is fully responsible for all accountancy rules regarding grant funding and any potential VAT liability.
If the requested grant event does not take place and is permanently cancelled, WessexCommunity bank will request a refund of the grant without entering into a dispute.

Apply for a grant.